RN Charge Nurse | Neuro/Stroke Medical/Step-Down | Full-Time Nights

UF Health Central Florida; Leesburg (FL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UF Health Leesburg Hospital seeks a registered nurse to join its acute care team in Florida. The RN will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

This position requires strong clinical assessment, communication, and collaboration within a fast-paced setting. Requirements include ADN; BSN preferred, Florida RN license, BLS and ACLS; NIH Stroke Scale certification before orientation completion.

Qualifikationen

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Florida RN license; BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required before orientation completes.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Aufgaben

• Delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care aligned with Core Measures.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Ensures compliance with HCAHPS to enhance patient experience.
• Completes assigned work within the scheduled time frame.
• Participates in committees, PI projects, and staff education.
• Attends staff meetings and maintains competencies.
• Seeks training and specialty education; mentors new team members.
• Upholds behavior standards for positive interactions with patients, families and physicians.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Patient-centered care

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 60 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.
The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation – its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopaedics, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, lifesaving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.
Under the direction of the director/ charge nurse, the RN utilizes the nursing process, facilitates patient care making nursing assessments and diagnosis, formulates care plans based on the diagnosis and implements and evaluates the plan of care, performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical care that is safe, best outcome practice with all Core Measures compliant.
• Documents care provision per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, and educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications

Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification - complete prior to completion of orientation

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.